Transfer News: Chelsea submit £73m bid to sign Gyokeres; Man United target move for Matthijs de Ligt

Chelsea submit £73m bid to sign Gyokeres

Blockbuster reports from Portugal claim Chelsea have made a big-money bid to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting. The Swede has been a revelation since joining from Coventry City in the summer and has 20 goals and 10 assists in just 24 appearances. Portuguese outlet Record say Chelsea have submitted a bid worth £73m but that Sporting will not sell for any less than the striker's £87m release clause.

Transfer News: Chelsea submit £73m bid to sign Gyokeres; Man United target move for Matthijs de Ligt

Man United target move for Matthijs de Ligt

Manchester United are targeting superstar Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt for a potential summer transfer, it has been claimed. Sky Sport Germany say De Ligt is not completely satisfied at Bayern under Thomas Tuchel because he is not a guaranteed starter. Bayern are also trying to strengthen their defence by signing Ronald Araujo from Barcelona and the Dutchman has not ruled out an exit in the summer. While a January move is off the cards, United are keeping close tabs as he is a player on their shortlist. Transfermarkt rate the 24-year-old at around £56million though he could cost more than that given his quality. De Ligt and Erik ten Hag previously worked with one another at Ajax.

Manchester City eyeing Pedro Neto swoop

Manchester City are reportedly keen on signing 23-year-old Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Pedro Neto. According to a report from Daily Mail , Pedro is on the radar of defending Premier League champions Manchester City, and they are considering signing the 23-year-old.

Xavi wants Barcelona to sign Mario Hermoso from Atletico Madrid

Xavi Hernandez is reportedly pushing Barcelona to sign 28-year-old Spanish international Mario Hermoso from Atletico Madrid. According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes , Mario Hermoso is the subject of interest from Xavi Hernandez. The Barcelona manager is eager to add a centre-back to his squad this year. And he is pushing the Blaugrana to poach Atletico Madrid for the 28-year-old defensive mainstay.

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